This Sunday May 20, 2012 you can take a tour of the Treme′ neighborhood of New Orleans. You'll take a scenic walking tour of the beautiful architectural homes and aesthetically designed patios in this wonderful neighborhood of Treme.′ You may take a pleasant stroll through the neighborhood or enjoy the view via carriage rides courtesy of Mid City Carriages. Patrons will have the opportunity to bid on wonderful art by artists including: Ted Ellis, Terrence Osbourne, Richard Thomas, and Clifton Webb during the Silent Auction.

Festivities will continue on the New Orleans African American Museum Lawn until 4:00 pm with a reception, a brief presentation and the announcement of silent auction winners.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. You can get tickets at this website.

The Bayou Boogaloo, the fun festival on the banks of Bayou St. John in the Mid-City neighbothood of New Orleans, is this weekend. The festival has music, food, children's acitivities, and art market and special events. For the special events there's a rubber duck race on the bayou, a pub crawl, and the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club's 4th Annual Run To Ride 5K will roll through Mid-City. This year's race features post-race festivities with King Zulu and the Bayou Boogaloo Pub Crawlers! The top three finishers in each age group received unique signature Zulu coconut awards. Get the details .

I come from a long line of strong, competent women. This Sunday I will be spending Mother's Day with four generations of these women at a crawfish boil. The guys do the boiling and we sit around the pool and talk. It's the perfect day for us. It just doesn't get any better than that.

Family is what makes Mother's Day. Now, how that family can give Mom the best Mother's Day depends on where Mom is in her life. Young Moms with small children would no doubt prefer to have a day off from making breakfast, lunch and dinner, doing the laundry and all the other chores she does so lovingly. Some Moms would love a wonderful brunch out. Older Moms want to see their grown children for a whole day. Maybe a trip to a free concert at the park is just the thing to enjoy for the whole family. One thing I know all Moms would love is a homemade card from the kids. Here are some great suggestions on how to spend Mother's Day in New Orleans.

Well, it was a great time, but now Jazz Fest is over for another year. This is a most unusual time in New Orleans, it's that time between festivals. You can get in the live music clubs, it's a lot easier to get reservations at our favorite restaurants. It's also a great time to relax and renew before the festivals begin again. The best place I can think of to relax and renew is at a day spa. It's amazing to me how a facial, a massage or a manicure and pedicure can make me feel like a new person. There are many great day spas in New Orleans, but I have my favorites. Here's my list.